Choose Whisper Web if…
- You need more than 3 free transcripts a day
- The file should stay in your browser instead of being uploaded
- You want to start without an account
Choose TurboScribe if…
- Your free files run 20 to 30 minutes
- You need speaker recognition
- You need transcripts translated into many languages
Whisper Web vs TurboScribe at a glance
| Feature | Whisper Web | TurboScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Free files per day | Whisper WebNo daily file-count cap | TurboScribe3 transcripts a day |
| Free file length | Whisper Web20 minutes and 200 MB per file | TurboScribeUp to 30 minutes per file |
| Free audio processing | Whisper WebIn your browser; not uploaded | TurboScribeUploaded to TurboScribe's servers |
| Paid plan | Whisper WebUnlimited: US$20/mo or US$120/yr | TurboScribeUnlimited Transcriptions: US$20/mo, or US$10/mo billed yearly |
| Paid file limit | Whisper Web10 hours or 5 GB per file | TurboScribe10 hours or 5 GB per file |
| Files at once on the paid plan | Whisper WebUp to 50 in a dashboard batch | TurboScribe50 at a time |
| Languages | Whisper Web99 | TurboScribe98+ |
| Speaker labels | Whisper WebNot automatic | TurboScribeSpeaker recognition listed |
| Translation | Whisper WebInto English | TurboScribeInto 134+ languages |
TurboScribe facts from its official pages, checked 8 Nov 2026. Confirm current plans on each site.
Free plans
Whisper Web
Free local mode transcribes files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB each in your browser, with no account. The file is not uploaded for transcription. There is no daily file-count cap, and free dashboard batches take up to 5 files.
TurboScribe
TurboScribe's free plan allows 3 transcripts a day, each up to 30 minutes, one file at a time at lower priority, with no credit card. Files are uploaded to its servers.
Verdict
Whisper Web is the better free fit for many short files or private recordings. TurboScribe is better when a single free file runs between 20 and 30 minutes.
Paid plans
Whisper Web
Unlimited is US$20 a month or US$120 a year for cloud transcription of files up to 10 hours or 5 GB. Cloud upload is optional, and dashboard batches take up to 50 files.
TurboScribe
Unlimited Transcriptions is US$10 a month billed yearly (US$120 a year) or US$20 billed monthly, with files up to 10 hours or 5 GB and 50 files at a time.
Verdict
The paid plans are close: the same yearly price, the same 10-hour and 5 GB file cap. Choose on features, such as speaker recognition, or on whether you also want a free local mode.
Privacy and where files are processed
Whisper Web
Free local mode runs Whisper on your device with WebGPU or WebAssembly, so the file is not uploaded for transcription. Model files download the first time you use a model. Unlimited uploads files for cloud processing when you choose it.
TurboScribe
Every TurboScribe transcript is processed in the cloud. Its FAQ says files and transcripts are stored encrypted.
Verdict
For confidential interviews or internal meetings under 20 minutes, Whisper Web's local mode keeps the file on your device. For longer files, both use the cloud.
Where TurboScribe is stronger
TurboScribe's free files can run 30 minutes, it lists speaker recognition, and it translates transcripts into 134+ languages. Whisper Web translates speech into English only and does not label speakers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whisper Web free like TurboScribe?
Yes, with different limits. Whisper Web's free local mode has no daily cap and handles files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB in your browser. TurboScribe's free plan allows 3 cloud transcripts a day of up to 30 minutes.
Which is better for long files?
On paid plans they match: both take files up to 10 hours or 5 GB. On free plans, TurboScribe allows 30 minutes per file and Whisper Web 20.
Does Whisper Web label speakers?
No. It produces one continuous transcript with timestamps; add speaker names while you edit.
Which site is the official Whisper Web?
whisperweb.dev. Sites such as whisperweb.app and whisperwebfree.com are not ours.